Privacy Policy for SD Melanin
Effective Date: May 3, 2025

SD Melanin (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.sdmelanin.com (“Site”), and when you engage with our events, products, and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
When you voluntarily provide it to us—for example, when signing up for newsletters, RSVPing to events, or purchasing tickets—we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (if applicable)

  • Payment information (processed through third-party platforms like Eventbrite or Posh)

b. Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages visited and links clicked

  • Date and time of access

  • Referral source

We use cookies, pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel), and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect this data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our website and services

  • Send event updates, newsletters, and promotional materials

  • Process RSVPs, ticket sales, and customer service inquiries

  • Monitor and analyze website usage for marketing and optimization

  • Detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our services

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers, such as ticketing platforms (e.g., Eventbrite), email marketing services, and analytics tools, only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services

  • Legal authorities, if required to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights or the safety of others

  • Partners and sponsors, with your explicit consent, in connection with co-hosted events or promotions

4. Your Choices

You can:

  • Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings (note: some features may not function properly)

  • Access or delete your data by contacting us at info@sdmelanin.com

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
SD Melanin
Email: connect@sdmelanin.com
Website: www.sdmelanin.com